Acantholimon hyalinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyalinum
ID:
514011
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 168 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513343
Common Names
- Acantholimon Hyalinum
- Hyalinum Thistle
- Hyalinum Prickly-thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acantholimon hyalinum (also called Hyaline Prickly-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Middle East, from Iran to Afghanistan, and grows in rocky, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholimon hyalinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a natural look in a garden. It can also be used as a ground cover plant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acantholimon hyalinum has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acantholimon hyalinum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Acantholimon hyalinum
Acantholimon hyalinum can be found in the western parts of Iran.
Acantholimon hyalinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholimon hyalinum?
Acantholimon hyalinum
What is the common name of Acantholimon hyalinum?
Hyaline Spiny Thrift
Where is Acantholimon hyalinum native to?
Turkey
Species in the Acantholimon genus
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2614759: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.